Nicaragua Solidarity Coalition News 4.22.2026: The FSLN Struggle During the Neoliberal Years; Daniel Ortega Speech on Day of Peace in Nicaragua
TeleSur: Peace Rally Draws Thousands Across Nicaragua Organized by the Sandinista National Liberation Front, people of all generations took to the streets April 19 in an atmosphere of joy, accompanied by revolutionary songs. Participants emphasized that peace is not only a right, but a victory that must be defended every day, and that this national walk symbolizes the firm will of a nation determined to move forward in harmony.
The Day of Peace in Nicaragua recognizes the commitment of men and women who, throughout history, have defended national sovereignty. In April 2018, violent groups, with the complicity of the US, attempted to break the constitutional order through a failed coup d'état, after years in which the US and the European Union financed an opposition that led to numerous fatalities and significant damage. Pictures of the mass rally and march in Esteli.
Daniel Ortega Speech on National Day of Peace: The struggle for peace in these times has become more urgent, and we must begin by uniting ourselves, the people The struggle for peace in these times has become more urgent, and we must begin by uniting ourselves, the peoples, the developing countries, and seek to create a united front in favor of peace at a global level, which will put an end once and for all to the terrorist policies applied by the American rulers in the world. As we say here, he is not in his right mind, and the President of a power like that, who is not in his right mind, is going to destroy his People, is destroying his People and is destroying Peace and Stability in the World.
Let him put his word to the test in favor of peace, let him put an end to the war against the people of Iran; let him put an end to the blockade against Cuba; let him put an end to the sanctions he has against Venezuela, and let him bring President Nicolás Maduro back to his country. Let him start taking steps, and then he will receive the recognition of the international community and the peoples of the world. But he has to take steps in favor of peace; it's not enough to say he loves peace with words, but with actions that demonstrate he is a lover of peace.
And we managed to recover peace eight years ago, yes, because peace had been stolen from us at that time, and we managed to recover it eight years ago. Everything we have achieved in times of peace is evident: the programs are evident, the housing for low-income people is evident, the construction of roads, the hospitals. And who is delivering these works? The Nicaraguan youth, with all their awareness, with all their courage; they are proud to be putting into practice solidarity, which is the source of love, and the source of love is God, is Christ, is Our Lord.
The Sandinista Struggle During the Neoliberal Years, 1990-2007: Daniel Ortega: The Heroic Years of the 1990sOn April 30, 2014, during the tribute ceremony honoring workers and Commander Tomás Borge on the second anniversary of his passing, President Daniel Ortega offered a historical retrospective of the struggles waged—over 17 years of opposition to neoliberalism—by the workers and the FSLN in defense of the achievements of the Sandinista Popular Revolution.
The Sandinista Struggle During the Neoliberal Years, 1990-2007: Carlos Fonseca Teran excerpt from “Sandino Triumphed 35 Years Ago”Upon losing political power following its electoral defeat in 1990, Sandinismo rendered Nicaragua the first and only country in the world to undergo the experience of being governed by the Right while simultaneously possessing armed forces and public security agencies ideologically aligned with the Left.
Upon regaining power in 2007—following its electoral victory in November 2006—the FSLN became the only leftist force in history to lose power and subsequently regain it; it also became the only such force to have attained power first through armed struggle and later through the ballot box—in each instance, in accordance with the predominant form of struggle within the revolutionary movement, which was, in turn, defined by the prevailing reality.
"People are living their faith with complete freedom," says the Archbishop of Managua "People, with complete generosity and freedom, have been able to approach their churches and are living their faith, which I believe is the most important thing. The work of the priests throughout Nicaragua has been wonderful, with catechesis and formation," the prelate stated. Beyond the liturgical sphere, Holy Week in Nicaragua stands out for the intensity of its manifestations of faith, reflected in the colorfulness, fervor and cultural roots of its traditions, such as the Passion carpets of León or the aquatic Way of the Cross on Lake Cocibolca.
Upcoming Events:
Action Alert! Tell Your Reps: April 22nd Briefing on Sanctions For US-based constituents, please call or write to your Representatives and Senators to tell them to attend the April 22 briefing hosted by Congresswoman Delia Ramírez. In Cannon House Office Building, Room 340, 1:00pm-2:30pm. *Note new time and location. Find your representatives here. The action alert includes a sample script/text.
April 23 webinar: Resisting US/Israeli Wars from Venezuela and Cuba to Gaza, Iran and Lebanon with Vets for Peace members Ann Wright, Josh Shurley and Gerry Condon; also Leonardo Flores and Angela Marino
May 1, Chicago: Report on Nicaragua Today- the social and political work helping the poorest of the poor. With Sarah Woodard of the Jubilee House Community
May 11 (Monday), 2:30 pm ET: Nicaragua Solidarity Coalition monthly meeting on zoom.
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